Lexus IS MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lexus IS model year from 2008 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the IS has been offered with 5.0L 8-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 26 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lexus IS fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2025 20 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl $49,709 50 listings
2024 20 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl $42,880 137 listings
2023 20 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl $41,880 366 listings
2022 20 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl $37,998 107 listings
2017 26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $21,594 68 listings
2016 26 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $18,888 91 listings
2014 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2013 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2012 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2011 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2010 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2009 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —
2008 18 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl — —

2025 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2025 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $49,709 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2024 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2024 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $42,880 on VehiSales (137 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2023 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2023 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $41,880 on VehiSales (366 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2022 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2022 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $37,998 on VehiSales (107 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2017 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2017 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $21,594 on VehiSales (68 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 200t 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 26 MPG

2016 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2016 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $18,888 on VehiSales (91 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 200t 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 26 MPG

2014 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2014 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2013 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2013 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2012 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2012 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2011 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2011 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2010 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2010 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2009 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2009 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2008 Lexus IS: engines & MPG

The 2008 IS was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lexus IS get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the IS range from 18 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.

What engines does the 2025 Lexus IS have?

The 2025 IS was EPA-rated with 5.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lexus IS require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas IS version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lexus IS EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lexus/is.

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